When you first started running your business, you likely learned very quickly that you could not do everything on your own. Though you may have tried to just work more hours and keep everything together yourself, your business grew to a point at which you needed to...
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4 tips for telling the kids about divorce
Children often like sameness and emotional stability. Unfortunately, divorce can disrupt these desires to their core. While each child is unique and can have very different reactions, it's crucial to approach this sensitive discussion in a way that puts them at ease....
Dealing with a narcissistic ex on child custody matters
Being involved in a relationship with someone who's a narcissist is a challenge. When you have children with them, walking away might not be such an easy feat because you'll have to figure out how to work out the custody matters. This can feel like a hopeless battle...
Ending a marriage can be a healthy choice
While making the decision to end your marriage can be a difficult, stressful choice, the reality is that many people are doing the right thing by moving on. Not all marriages are built to last, whether it's because of not getting along, growing apart or other issues....
Fight back against parental alienation
Having a child with someone is a major life event. When the relationship with the other parent doesn't work out, you will still have to deal with them because of the child. Unfortunately, some people can't handle the end of a relationship and become incredibly angry,...
Remember these points about filing for divorce
People who feel their marriage is falling apart will sometimes resist the urge to file for divorce. They somehow think that it is a better idea to stay married and miserable than to be divorced. Even though there are some negative points about ending a marriage, such...
Enforcing parenting time is important
Parenting disagreements aren't uncommon when you have a child custody order governing what happens with the children. One thing that must never happen is one parent keeping the children from the other parent. The only exception to this is if there is documented abuse...
ESTATE PLANNING DURING A CRISIS
At Burns & Hansen, we understand the rapid spread of COVID-19 is stressful and anxiety producing. An important step that all individuals can take during this time is to create an up to date estate plan. A comprehensive estate plan will take the uncertainty out of...
Do this when considering property division in divorce
You might realize that you have to divide everything when you're going through a divorce, but you may not understand just how involved this is until you're already in the midst of the process. Most people try to focus on the larger assets. This is understandable but...
Seemingly happy marriages can end in shocking divorces
Some people see a divorce coming and they can try to prepare for it; however, it is much more difficult to deal with one that you didn't know was coming. It is shocking to realize how many marriages end even though the spouses reported that they were in low-conflict...